Job Description:
Job Purpose
This internship is designed to provide a deep dive on finance and accounting’s role within a publicly traded organization while providing an opportunity to contribute value-added work. The Finance Intern is responsible for executing updates to reporting and forecasting processes and analytics, performing analysis to support decisions, identifying key drivers of financial performance, and aiming to improve or add value to current processes within the team. Opportunities to learn across a variety of disciplines within accounting and finance will be available focusing on financial statement analysis and forecasting principals. Additionally, the intern will have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Xeris’s commercial and development businesses. The intern will be exposed to finance and accounting interactions as well as cross-functional collaboration to gain perspective on how finance supports decisions within a company.
Essential Job Functions
- Analyze month-end results and summarize values and explanations for significant variances compared to historical actuals and forecast expectations
- Partner with commercial functions to analyze spend and manage expenses to Budget
- Update and create financial reporting focusing on automated processes for continued use
- Contribute to monthly reporting package updates provided to Finance leadership
- Support financial forecast and prioritization processes
- Partner with Accounts Payable and Accounting team to support in weekly or monthly tasks following controls and standard operating procedures
- Ad-hoc finance and accounting projects
Skills and Qualifications
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel
- Ability to make logical and sound decisions and to know when to act independently and when to seek assistance
- Competencies: Analytical skills, Teamwork & Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Self-Starter, Problem Solving, Organizational skills, Adaptability, Professionalism, Written and Verbal Communications, Presentation skills, Critical Thinking
Working Conditions
- Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Periodic overnight travel.
- This role is based in Xeris’ Chicago office and requires five days per week in the office. On-site requirement may change at management’s discretion.
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The anticipated hourly wage for this position is $22.50- $29.00.
We are committed to offering competitive compensation. Starting pay is determined based on a variety of factors, including the role, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, internal equity, market data, and the location of the role, where applicable.
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and the Company’s employment selection decisions are based solely on job-related factors. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the Company.
The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final determination of the actual base salary offered depends on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, experience, education, location, and business needs. Employees are eligible for equity or long-term incentive awards, where applicable. Field Sales role employees are eligible for a quarterly commission structure. Non-Sales role employees are eligible for an annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes additional elements such as paid time off benefits, various health, vision, and dental insurance options, 401(k) retirement benefits and more for eligible employees. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process. Individuals hired as temporary employees, interns, and preceptors are not eligible for commissions, bonuses, and/or long-term incentive or equity awards. Eligibility for other benefits will be based on plan documents.
Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations
If, because of a medical condition or disability, you require a reasonable accommodation or assistance to complete any part of the application process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Please note if your request is not for this stated purpose, you will not receive a response to your email. Do not include any medical or health information in this email.
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Xeris Pharmaceuticals Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
1375 Fulton Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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